The Portland daily press., 1887-09-14
o'BRIEN's PRISON.
The Irish Agitator Confined In a Gel
Nine by Four.
Mr.. DHion's Experience IN the JaIIs
of Ireland.
Prince Ferdinand Bids His RowdyIsh
Followers to Love Him.

LONDON, Sept. 13.-In the Commons to-
night, Mr.. Smith, Chancellor OF the Ex-
chequer, said that II the Dublin Weekly
News carried out the threat to publish ac-
counts Of the meeting of suppressed
branches Of the league, the Government
would vindicate the law. The editor Of the
News Is T. ID. Sullivan, a member OF Parlia-
ment.
The Lord Mayor Of Dublin, John r. Nolan,
home ruler, asked IL II was true that William
OBrien was confined In a nine feet by four
cell, and II Mr.. Balfour meant TO order rea-
sonable accommodations. He said he hoped
the government would relax prison rules for
political prisoners.
Mr.. Dillon said that his experience as a
political prison In Ireland, was that food Is
meted out on the starvation system In
Irish iails II O'Brien was confined In an
ordinary cell, It was cruel, seeing he was In
delicate health. IL the government persist
ed In this course, they would arouse storm
OF hate, difficult to quell
Mr.. Balfour said be was unable 10 see
wherein the offences Of persons arrested un-
der the crimes act differed from offenses un-
der the ordinary law. All prisoners should
be treated alike.
Mr.. John Morley said that in no foreign
country were political offenders subjected 10
the harsh discipline applied to the political
"Hearpl. What the government had al
ready done, had shown its intention 10 rule
Ireland during the recess In the most rigor-
GUS manner possible under the coercion act.
MIR. Lab0uchere denounced the police ae-
count Of the Mitchellstown affray as a gross
and impudent tissue Of lies, and character
lied the men who issued the account as liars
and murderers. He demanded an impartial
inquiry into the outrages.
Mr.. Parnell said that nothing reflected
more discredit on the government than the
present treatment of political prisoners.
The late Mr.. Forster treated prisoners with
distinguished humanity. Now the govern
ment tried to strike terror into the hearts Of
their opponents by treating political prison.
ers like criminals OF the basest type. No
government reporters were ever m0lested at
any OF the thousands Of meetings held by
the Irish National League in Ireland. The
meeting at Mitchellst0wn was equally open
to reporters. The police acted like towards.
and were part OF system which was
reign OF terror within the prison and murder
outside. Instead Of conceding TO Ireland
ernment had taken her by the throat and
was trying to strangle her. In conclusion,
MIR. Parnell said he wished Mr. Balfour well
outside his job. Irish cheersl My only
fear Is" added the Irish leader, ''lest some
men become so exasperated as to commit
wild acts OF revenge. will continue, how
ever, to urge upon my countrymen patient
endurance OF the wrong and suffering. until
they get home rule" (cheersl.
The appropriation bill passed its third
reading and the House adjourned until Fri
day. when Parliament win be prorogued
conmoners Suspended.
During the discussion In the Commons last
night Of the amendments made In the House
Of Lords to the coal mines bill. Mr.. Graham,
an Advanced Liberal member for Lanark-
shire, was suspended for refusing TO apollo
gize for derogat0rY reference TO the House
OF Lords. Edward Harrington, Nationalist
member for West Very, was also suspended
during last nights sitting, after being
warned for his utteranees during the debate
and refusing to resume his seat
o'Brlen's Quarters.
DUBLIN. Sept. 13.-The Freeman's Jour
nal says that the cell In which O'Brien is
confined is but nine feet by four, is badly
lighted and little better than the Black Hole.
OBrien Is in excellent spirits.
A great demonstration Is being organized
at Mitchellstown for tomorrow, during the
police Friday. The Cool Abbey branch Of
the National League and all the local
branches in the country for miles around
will participate.
Ashamed Of Their Action.
At the funeral Of Lonergan, the old man
who was killed by the police at Mitchells-
town, yesterday, the police kept out Of sight.
With the exception Of bands playing the
dead march, the procession marched In
silence Five priests headed the main body.
The coffin was carried the whole distance,
two miles, on mems shoulders.
1t Is rumored that several other persons
were wounded by bullets or buekshot ON
Friday, but that fearing arrest their friends
hurried them TO their homes and kept quiet.
One Of the wounded, named Nagle. Is re-
ported to be dying.
Bismarck win Not Mediate.
BERLIN, Sept. Is.-The Berlin Official
press confirms the statement that Bismarck
has absolutely refused to mediate between
Russia and Bulgaria. The North German
Gazette announces that Bismarck cannot
assent to Russian proposals because he does
not wish to assume responsibility In the
Eastern question. Neither does the German
government desire, In view Of the European
situation, to increase its labors or divide its
strength.
The homage OF the RabbIe.
SOFIA. Sept 13.-At a meeting Of the Ma
tionai party yesterday 800 persons were
present. Addresses were delivered by the
political leaders. After the meeting the pro-
cession formed aud 1000 persons marched to
the palace where they eheered Ferdinand.
Thence they proceeded TO the residence Of
NJ. Karaveloff and threw stones at the win
d0ws. The police were unable 10 quell the
disturbance. Many were injured. The mob
visited the Offices OF the opposition journal
and smashed windows, shouting "Down
with traitors" They returned TO the palace
where Ferdinand appeared upon a balcony.
RESOLUTIONS were adopted and read to him.
In reply he said: Love me be good patriots;
long llvesBulgaria." The crowd then dis
persed singin the National anthem.